The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department recently received $500 in support from the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) to increase awareness of the lifesaving benefits of home fire sprinklers.
As part of Parksville Fire’s public education efforts, the live demonstration was conducted on October 6 at the department’s fire prevention week open house. The demo featured two similarly furnished rooms; one protected with fire sprinklers and one without. People who attended the demonstration were
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It's that time of year when Parksville Volunteer Fire Department members collect food and toys, door-to-door throughout Parksville and the areas served by the Parksville Fire Protection Area. The annual food and toy drive takes place this year on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 from 9 am to 4 pm.
The week prior to the food drive, through the local newspapers, Quality Foods will provide paper bags for groceries. If residents are not able to be at home, they should leave the bag
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The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department received $500 in support from the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC), a non profit educational organization, to increase awareness of the lifesaving benefits of home fire sprinklers.
The live demonstration will be conducted at 1.30 pm on Sunday, October 6 at the Fire Prevention Week Open House and will include two similarly furnished rooms; one protected with fire sprinklers and the other without fire sprinklers. People who attend the demonstration w
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Each year, the Parksville Fire Department recognizes Fire Prevention Week (October 6 to 12) and again this year will open its doors to the public on Sunday, October 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. The open house takes place at the fire hall located at 160 Jensen Avenue West.
The theme for this year’s fire prevention week is Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape. The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions we can take to stay safe. Most fire deaths
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Did you know sleeping with your door closed may save your life? A closed door can be an effective barrier against deadly levels of carbon monoxide, smoke and flames. The Close Before You Doze website offers some great resources for the public.
Learn more at www.closeyourdoor.org
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